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Cambodia reviews draft measure to strengthen response to illegal gambling RegulationCambodian authorities are reviewing draft legislation aimed at strengthening penalties for illegal gambling and creating a more consistent enforcement framework, with the Justice Ministry, Interior Ministry, police and Commercial Gambling Management Commission taking part in discussions in Phnom Penh.August 14, 2026 -
Indonesia suspends welfare aid for 1.49 million households over online gambling concerns RegulationIndonesia’s Ministry of Social Affairs has temporarily suspended food-assistance payments to nearly 1.5 million beneficiary households after financial intelligence data linked their accounts to suspected online gambling transactions, while authorities carry out a nationwide verification process.August 11, 2026 -
Philippine police arrest 9,401 people in July crackdown on illegal gambling RegulationThe Philippine National Police arrested more than 9,400 people during nationwide anti-illegal gambling operations in July, as authorities intensify enforcement against unauthorised betting networks in both major cities and remote communities.August 11, 2026 -
Sri Lanka blocks 24 unlicensed online gambling and betting sites RegulationSri Lankan authorities have ordered telecommunications providers to block access to 24 online gambling and betting platforms accused of operating without local licences, marking one of the first major enforcement actions under the country’s new gambling regulatory regime.August 9, 2026 -
New Zealand Issues Online Casino Advertising Rules Ahead of 2027 Launch RegulationNew Zealand has released advertising and marketing guidance for future licensed online casino operators, setting strict limits before the regulated market becomes fully operational in 2027.August 5, 2026 -
PAGCOR Extends Online Gaming Supplier Accreditation Deadline to September 30 RegulationOnline gaming B2B suppliers in the Philippines have been given two more months to complete accreditation under PAGCOR’s new regulatory framework, but non-compliant systems face shutdown from October 1.August 3, 2026 -
Cambodia Shuts 72 Casinos As Year-Long Scam Crackdown Widens RegulationCambodia’s inspection of 195 licensed casinos found 72 facilities linked to online fraud, adding the casino sector to a wider national crackdown on scam centres.July 31, 2026 -
Dominican Republic Deputies Approve Amended Gambling Regulation Bill RegulationThe Dominican Republic’s Chamber of Deputies has approved an amended version of the gambling regulation bill, sending the proposal back to the Senate for review of the changes.July 27, 2026 -
Indonesian Influencer Faces Two-Year Prison Term Over Online Casino Promotion RegulationIndonesian prosecutors have requested a two-year prison sentence for a Surabaya influencer accused of promoting an illegal online gambling platform through Instagram.July 27, 2026 -
Buenos Aires Bill Proposes Time Limits and Biometric Verification for Online Gambling RegulationA new bill in Argentina’s Province of Buenos Aires would impose stricter controls on licensed online gambling platforms, including session limits, daily login caps and real-time facial recognition.July 25, 2026
